El corredor
Example: El corredor ganó la carrera después de un esfuerzo enorme.
Definition
"El corredor" refers to a runner or a person who participates in a race, typically on foot. It describes someone who competes in running events or engages in running for sport, exercise, or competition, as in the example where "el corredor" won the race after great effort.
Etymology
The term "el corredor" comes from the Spanish verb "correr," meaning 'to run.' It evolved to denote someone who runs, specifically in races or athletic contexts. Did you know? The root "correr" is derived from the Latin word "currere," which also means 'to run.'
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"El corredor" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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